Jionmari is on a quiet corner of Uripiv island. The bungalows are by a sandy beach with good swimming, snorkelling and a small coral reef conservation area.

Costs and Booking
This place is good value at 1500 Vatu per person per night including all meals. Snorkelling in the coral reef reserve costs 200 Vatu for guests or 500 Vatu for non-guests. Exchange Rates.

You can contact the owners, Johnson and Rachel, on 48939 (community phone).

Accommodation and Food
Jionmari's two bungalows are built using local materials. One has three single beds and the other was empty in December 2004. Mosquito nets are provided and the door is lockable (bring your own small padlock). Kerosene lamps are used for lighting.

Dining is simple and often taken outdoors on a mat, under a shady tree or under the stars. Lunch and dinner may include lap-lap, kumala and chicken, fish or pork. Breakfasts are typically gato and orange leaf tea. Bring your own tea and coffee. Rainwater is used for drinking.

Jionmari has a western-style toilet with a water seal (bucket flush). Well water is used for bathing (bucket showers). Bath towels and toilet paper are provided. Bring your own soap.

Transport
Johnson has a speedboat and can be found at Lakatoro on most days. There are other boats you may catch.

First surveyed: January 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: October 2005 by Stephen.

Visitor Ratings for Jionmari Beach Bungalows Rate it

Date	Ratings	Comments
25/04/2013	Standard Location Value	Me and my partner stayed there for 3 nights in june 2012. We hadn't been able to reach them so our visit was unexpected. We were warmly welcomed. The bungalow has a lovely view. Compared to other places we stayed in, the price value is expensive: the food was more than simple ( rice and bananas). The hosts seem to disagree on the price. Upon our arrival Jonson said it would be as mentioned on this website (1500), when we were leaving Rachel took us aside and explained that the price had gone up to 2500 as they were now members of a tourism association...but no changes in the accomodation whatsoever! Jonson was a lovely host and taught us a lot about kastoms. However we would not recommand this place.
23/08/2011	Standard Location Value	Stayed for 3 nights here earlier this year and have been meaning to write a comment! Awesome little island escape - traditional feel and everyone on the island is very friendly and welcoming - great hosts and they take great pride in their little tourism development! Must do if you head to Malekula!
22/03/2011	Standard Location Value	One of the best places to stay in vanuatu to get the authentic island living feeling. The friendliest hosts in the whole country.